Flying over Antigua Guatemala
Flying through the air you can see all through the valley at Antigua Canopy Tours which is located at Finca Filadelfia. Seven …
Arch Street Marimba Music
Every Saturday and Sunday the city closes 5a avenida norte, better known as Calle del Arco, to all traffic. Only allowing people …
Beat of the Street
As I was walking I could hear the sounds of a drum line. To my surprise it was an all girl school …
Walking with God
As this priest walked through the streets of Antigua you could see him praying as he went. It was a refreshing feeling …
Secluded Sunday Lunch Surprise
On sundays there is a restaurant open on the top of the mountain within Finca Filadelfia. The food is delicious, and the …
Guatemalan Cuisine: Carne adobada
I can’t believe it has taken me over 5 years to share with you a plate of carne adobada. Shame on me. …
Plaza del Apóstol Santiago
The Plaza del Apóstol Santiago is located a few hundred meters from the Cerro de la Cruz mirador (look out point). It is easy to miss it if you don’t know it is there. In the middle of the plaza you’ll find the monument to Saint James Apostle.
On July 25 La Antigua Guatemala celebrates the Saint James Apostle Day with all kinds of festivities.
It’s Canícula Time
C’est la canicule ! ¡Es la canícula! It’s the dog days! Call it what you want, but canícula even though elsewhere it …
Window Gardens
In other places of the world, windows are just windows. In La Antigua Guatemala windows are shop displays, gardens, pet spots, plant …
Fray Rodrigo de la Cruz Retiring Home Anniversary
Fray Rodrigo de la Cruz Retiring Home is one of the two retiring home that I know about in La Antigua Guatemala. …
Aide-de-camp Models Dressed As Indigenous Women
Can anybody help me understand why a country with a +55% population of indigenous Maya hires European-looking models to dress as Maya …
Real Casa de la Moneda sign
This sign can be found in the hallway of the SAT building in La Antigua Guatemala. By the way, SAT is the …
Maestros del Web in AntiguaDailyPhoto
I am a lucky guy! As I shared with you before, I am so lucky to have among my friends and acquaintances, …
Las Conchas Sign
This is a follow up to the Pearls and Pans and Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket posts where I …
Half Marathon Las Rosas 2011
The Sunday prior to July 25 (Saint James Day) is the date for the Medio Maratón Las Rosas and in 2011 that …
